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June 15, 2020 | Isabel Cleary

County Council to Introduce Bill Regulating Police Use of Force

The Montgomery County Council is introducing a “Use of Force” bill that would require the use of force by police to meet certain minimum standards. This bill will be introduced, along with others, at a virtual meeting on Tuesday, June 16 at 9:30 a.m. This bill would require the police chief to issue official instructions […]

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April 30, 2020 | Alexandra Macia

Two Suspects Arrested in Fairland Home Invasion Robbery

Montgomery County’s Department of Police have arrested and charged two suspects following a home invasion robbery that occurred on January 10 in Fairland. Suspects Dean Roy Thomas, age 49, of the 14700 block of 4th St. in Laurel and Luke Hinds, age 41, of the 1100 block of Woodduck Court in Upper Marlboro, were charged […]

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September 26, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Sept. 26 (VIDEO)

On Saturday, September 26  Montgomery County law enforcement agencies, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will give residents an opportunity to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your unused medications for disposal to any one of the drop-off locations […]

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May 21, 2014 | Staff Writer

Pedestrian Struck by Police Car

UPDATED: Detectives from the Collision Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate a pedestrian collision that occurred last night and involved a marked Montgomery County Police cruiser. The officer involved in the collision is being identified as Officer Drew Soldano, a seven-year veteran of the Department and currently assigned to the 6th District patrol division.  Following protocol, Officer Soldano is […]

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April 26, 2014 | Staff Writer

Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for April 26

 On Saturday, April 26  Montgomery County law enforcement agencies, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will give residents an opportunity to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your unused medications for disposal to any one of the 11 drop-off […]

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April 24, 2014 | Staff Writer

Dispose of Unused & Unwanted Prescription Drugs

The Maryland State Police, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, are asking citizens to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this coming Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. statewide. State police barracks throughout Maryland will be participating in the National Drug Take Back […]

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April 27, 2013 | Staff Writer

Prescription Take Back Day Saturday April 28, 2012 at local police stations in Montgomery County Maryland.

Prescription Drug Take Back Day

The National Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)’s “Prescription Drug Take Back Day” will occur today (April 27) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The initiative, which began in 2010 is part of an effort to prevent the increasing problems of pill abuse and theft that occur nationwide. This service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. […]

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April 26, 2012 | Staff Writer

Prescription Take Back Day Saturday April 28, 2012 at local police stations in Montgomery County Maryland.

Prescription Take Back Day

The Washington Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is working with local law enforcement agencies, government, and public health organizations across the country to present its program, “Prescription Drug Take Back Day.” The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. The initiative, which began in September of 2010, […]

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